Lakey Pipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, let’s talk about Lakey Pipe (Lakey Pipe). This is a reef break, and it’s consistent, so you know there’s always something to go for. Water temp is about 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

The first few days are a bit slow. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th have some swell, around 3ft to 4ft from the SSW, but the conditions are only marginal. It’s clean, but the energy is weak – combined energy is around 540 to 844 (weak to moderate). The wind is a cross-off, which is okay, but it’s not really pumping. Better to wait.

Then Friday the 31st afternoon, it starts to get good. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SSW, with a solid 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell, long lines. The wind drops to a light breeze, and the combined energy jumps to 1280 (moderate). This is the first real standout. The water is clean, and the reef will set up some nice, drawn-out waves. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August build on that. Swell hits 5ft to 7ft from the SSW, with periods staying in that sweet 16 to 17-second range. The wind is light to gentle cross-off, and the energy is climbing through 1491 up to 2102 (moderate to strong). Sunday afternoon is the pick of the early run – 7ft, 17-second groundswell, clean, and the combined energy is 2102. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. Too big for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, that’s the session.

The following week keeps the momentum. Monday the 3rd through Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s consistent 6ft to 6ft SSW swell, with periods around 14 to 15 seconds, and light to gentle cross-off winds. The energy stays in the 1126 to 1778 range (moderate). It’s not huge, but it’s clean and reliable. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th see a jump to 7ft to 8ft from the SSW, with periods back to 16 to 17 seconds. The combined energy spikes to 2998 and 2849 (strong). That’s serious power. The wind is still cross-off, but a moderate breeze picks up on the 6th morning, making it a bit more challenging. Still, for the experienced crew, Friday afternoon with 8ft and 2583 energy is a standout.

The weekend of the 9th and 10th of August stays solid. Saturday the 8th has 7ft, but the wind gets a bit gusty in the afternoon. Sunday the 9th is cleaner, with 7ft, 15-second swell, and light cross-off winds. The combined energy is 1626 to 1693 (moderate). Then Monday the 10th afternoon is a gem – 8ft from the SSW, 16-second period, light breeze, and the combined energy is 2751 (strong). That’s a serious day for the reef.

The last few days, from the 11th to the 13th of August, the swell holds around 6ft to 7ft, with periods of 15 to 17 seconds. The wind is generally a light to gentle cross-off, keeping conditions clean. The energy is consistently above 2000 (strong) on the 12th and 13th mornings. The 13th morning has 7ft, 17-second groundswell, and 2349 energy – that’s a beautiful, powerful swell for the reef.

The absolute best on offer? I’d say Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon – 7ft, 17-second SSW groundswell, clean, and 2102 energy. That’s the peak of the first week. Then Monday the 10th of August afternoon – 8ft, 16-second SSW, light breeze, and 2751 energy. That’s a monster session for the experienced. Remember, with that long period, the reef will handle it beautifully, but with the size, it’s experts only. Crowds are often, so get there early.

Rusty.

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